Machine Learning Compiler Engineer

Apple Inc.
Sunnyvale, CA, United States
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Apple Products Artificial Neural Networks C++ (Programming Language) Compilers Code Generation Computer Engineering Machine Learning Program Analysis Software Systems Multithreading Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
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Deep Learning Information Technology Front End Software Development Programming Languages

Job description

As a Machine Learning Compiler Engineer on the Apple Neural Engine (ANE) team, you’ll work to bring high-performance, low-power AI solutions to life on iconic Apple products like the Vision Pro, iPhone, iPad, Mac, and more. This is a dynamic opportunity to work with us in a creative, collaborative environment while developing groundbreaking technologies that will shape the future of computing.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 3 years of relevant experience
  • Experience with program analysis and IR (Intermediate Representation), or programming language design, particularly with MLIR and LLVM
  • Proven expertise in compiler design and architecture, including deep experience with front-end and middle-end optimizations, register allocation, and back-end code generation
  • High-level proficiency in C++ and experience working with large, complex software systems, * Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • Demonstrated ability to ship high-quality production software
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions
  • Experience optimizing compilers for distributed, parallel, or heterogeneous execution environments, with a solid understanding of shared memory, synchronization, and multi-threading techniques
  • Expertise in neural network inference on specialized SoCs or GPUs, and knowledge of deep learning frameworks and tools
  • Familiarity with Just-in-Time (JIT) compilation and dynamic optimization techniques for real-time code execution

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